Connells Group Acquires Countrywide
March 8, 2021
Connells Group has completed its acquisition of Countrywide, creating the UK’s largest estate agency and property services group with an expanded branch network of over 1,200 locations. The deal is intended to provide Countrywide with long-term financial stability, preserve its brands and operations, and allow Connells to invest in technology, people and service integration to drive a turnaround and improved customer offerings.
- Buyers
- Connells Group
- Targets
- Countrywide
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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